Delaware North at the Grand Canyon

Spend a summer at the famous Grand Canyon!

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. We empower you to do great work in a company with over 100 years of success, stability, and growth. If you have the drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North at Grand Canyon is all about the experience of living and working in one of the natural wonders of the world. Since 1998 we have been the food and beverage, retail, and lodging provider at Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village RV Park.

About Delaware North at the Grand Canyon

Delaware North at Grand Canyon is hiring seasonal and year-round team members. Come live, work, and play at one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world!  

We operate retail stores inside of the Grand Canyon National Park including Canyon Village Marketplace, Desert View Market, Trading Post, and the Tusayan General Store, a satellite store located one mile from the park gate in Tusayan, AZ. We also operate Yavapai Lodge with its 358 guest rooms, a newly renovated gift shop and front desk area, and an expanded food and beverage operation which includes a full-service bar.  

We offer retail sales, grocery, and hotel operations opportunities, including front desk workers, housekeepers, and food and beverage positions. Our mission is to provide each guest with the highest value for the products and services we offer, conduct business in a professional and ethical manner, and preserve and protect the park’s delicate resources. 

The Employee Experience

Looking for a job you love? It’s easy when your office address is in one of the world’s most storied national parks. We offer plenty of opportunities for you to join the team and experience the Grand Canyon from within! 

The team member experience is filled with creating new friends and connections with your teammates and guests. Delaware North team members come together from diverse cultures and backgrounds and work together to enhance the guest experience. We have a tight-knit community that lives in our onsite housing and walks or takes a shuttle bus to their worksite. Whatever the reason you decide to work at the Grand Canyon, we look forward to you joining the team.  

Ideal Candidate

If you enjoy making connections with your team members and guests from all over the world, the Grand Canyon is the right place for you. Delaware North team members come together with the shared vision to enhance the guest experience and if you are looking for exciting, fast-paced work, look no further than the Grand Canyon. There are countless opportunities for growth and real-world learning with the range of jobs available at the Grand Canyon. 

Room and Board

We have housing available for $27.50 - $52.00/week, this includes utilities and meals. Grand Canyon houses are equipped with two beds and a dresser, a community kitchen with the necessary major appliances, free laundry facilities nearby, and Wi-Fi access points. Housing is just a short distance from work locations and can be reached via shuttle buses and paths. Team members must be 18 years of age to live in company housing. No pets are permitted and due to limited room space, overnight visitors are not allowed.

Employee Perks

Delaware North at Grand Canyon offers plenty of great perks for team members:  

  • Full-time team member benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and wellness programs 
  • Free laundry facilities 
  • Free in-park transportation 
  • Discounts at other Delaware North properties 
  • Opportunity to transfer to another Delaware North property 
  • Holiday party, team member recognition barbecues 
  • Community Recreation Centers for exercise, computers, free Wi-Fi, activities, and trips (monthly fee) 
  • 50% discount in restaurants, 20% discount on retail and grocery, and a 50% discount on rental gear.  (Exclusions may apply) 
  • Work with a global, customer-service focused teamRecognition dinner and gifts for significant service anniversaries 
  • In-house training  

Getting Here and Getting Around

The Flagstaff Airport is located approx. 80 miles from the Grand Canyon. The Flagstaff Express can provide direct transportation from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. From Phoenix, the Arizona Shuttle will take you to the Grand Canyon. 

It is helpful to have a bicycle while working at the Grand Canyon as there are many bike/walking paths throughout the South Rim. There are also free visitor and team member shuttle buses. 

For Fun

The best part about working at the Grand Canyon is when you’re not working! Camping, scenic driving, challenging white water, fishing, and of course hiking are just a few of the attractions of the Grand Canyon National Park. Hiking in this grand, natural museum offers the promise of quiet and solitude, the discovery of nature's improbable secrets and self-discovery. Facing hundreds of miles of trails, and many more miles of possible off-trails routes, hikers can meet the challenges of one of the world's greatest desert canyons. 

How to Apply

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